Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez was born and raised in South Florida. He graduated from the University Of Miami School Of Medicine and went on to continue his surgical training at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Medical Center where he was appointed Chief Resident. Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez is a board certified general surgeon with interest in general surgery, laparoscopic surgery and bariatric surgery. He has been involved in the care of bariatric patients since 1994.
Dr. Gonzalez is the Chief of Surgery at Baptist Hospital of Miami, after serving as Vice Chief of Surgery for 4 years. He is the Chairman of the Medical-Surgical Performance Improvement Collaborative at Baptist Hospital.
His leadership has lead to the reduction of Surgical Site Infections and Surgical errors at this facility. Dr. Gonzalez also serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at South Miami Hospital. Dr. Gonzalez is a member of multiple professional societies including the American Society of Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. Anthony M. Gonzalez reputation has motivated surgeons from all of Central and South America to travel to south Florida to glean from his specialization in Bariatric and Laproscopic Surgery. When doctors are unable to travel from afar or when a multitude of physicians and surgeons must be reached, he televises his surgeries “live” to the society meetings. Dr. Gonzalez has also continued his affiliation with the University of Miami as a voluntary assistant professor of surgery.
